tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post5631011393399822195..comments2023-12-30T19:34:10.283+00:00Comments on Older Mum (In A Muddle): The DrillOlder Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-32301995005346094252013-02-22T18:53:15.305+00:002013-02-22T18:53:15.305+00:00I nicked that phrase off Grenglish, she coined the...I nicked that phrase off Grenglish, she coined the term :o)I'm hoping as she gets older the whole thing will get shorter and shorter and she will sleep better too. 18? - yeah, great! :o). X. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-54408464119200688532013-02-22T18:50:28.096+00:002013-02-22T18:50:28.096+00:00All's well - I'm getting ready for next we...All's well - I'm getting ready for next week's #oneweek blog a day (have been writing them this week). X. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-54756085273594897162013-02-22T18:49:14.360+00:002013-02-22T18:49:14.360+00:00Thank you, and thank you again. I do need to cut t...Thank you, and thank you again. I do need to cut the routine down a bit, there will be tears, but I tend to agree that I need my time as well! X. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-35536218199925026662013-02-22T15:02:35.450+00:002013-02-22T15:02:35.450+00:00Oh gosh, I remember those days so well! Our 't...Oh gosh, I remember those days so well! Our 'threenager molars' (love that phrase!) are almost all up! I feel your pain, nowadays all sorts of other things take the place of bedtime routine, such as it being at a later time for one, and seep into essential blogging time.<br /><br />A visual chart is a wonderful thing. Is it accompanied by a star every time a 'level' or task is completed? ;-)<br /><br />Good luck. It will all be over soon. Like, when she's 18 or something!!<br /><br />xx Jazzyjazzygalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04069218745940412457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-54130835426603208412013-02-22T11:32:38.087+00:002013-02-22T11:32:38.087+00:00Hey mama where have u been ? I'm looking forwa...Hey mama where have u been ? I'm looking forward to yr next post. I hope all is ok xxxBachelormumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03504457751565428290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-60648236358744295742013-02-20T22:10:28.882+00:002013-02-20T22:10:28.882+00:00I love the way you've told the tale of your be...I love the way you've told the tale of your bedtime routine, you are such a loving and attentive mum. I know sometimes I am so ready for my two to be in bed that I have to remind myself to linger a little longer and share a good night moment. I was always very firm about bedtime from day one and we've not had many bedtime issues. I suppose I agree with Actually Mummy, you wont get you time otherwise. xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-58778129935016245522013-02-19T12:35:32.233+00:002013-02-19T12:35:32.233+00:00I reckon you have no option with two - it really d...I reckon you have no option with two - it really does have to be bish bash bosh .... could still make it so for Little A!Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-55732601761698086132013-02-18T10:35:04.375+00:002013-02-18T10:35:04.375+00:00Ah, now with 2 it's much easier - you just get...Ah, now with 2 it's much easier - you just get military style, otherwise you wouldn't be downstairs before it's time to go up again...Actually Mummy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/06425476163374667083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-12271638779639259822013-02-17T18:08:59.169+00:002013-02-17T18:08:59.169+00:00Lovely that your second daughter likes you to give...Lovely that your second daughter likes you to give her a kiss goodnight. A nice bedtime is important - I think mine goes on for too long, but I would like Little A to grow up with happy memories of bedtimes! :o) X. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-18304690336286866462013-02-17T18:07:32.851+00:002013-02-17T18:07:32.851+00:00Thank you - glad it brought a smile to your face!Thank you - glad it brought a smile to your face!Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-79617250718082633842013-02-17T18:07:05.056+00:002013-02-17T18:07:05.056+00:00Thank you - yes, blog about it - would love to hea...Thank you - yes, blog about it - would love to hear about your experiences!Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-18186873782202298542013-02-17T18:01:23.721+00:002013-02-17T18:01:23.721+00:00That's very kind, but I'm really not as pa...That's very kind, but I'm really not as patient as you think! 'This is some routine', exactly, and why it needs drastically trimming :o). I'm a first born and something I feel I do have is self reliance! :o).Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-38511205161910122322013-02-17T17:42:57.060+00:002013-02-17T17:42:57.060+00:00Thank you - but I do lose my patience by the eveni...Thank you - but I do lose my patience by the evening which is why I need to cut the whole thing down - very best of luck with baby no 2. :o). Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-796495320840318892013-02-17T17:41:47.913+00:002013-02-17T17:41:47.913+00:00That made me laugh! I don't have as much patie...That made me laugh! I don't have as much patience as you think, and I really need to cut the routine down. Will you ever get a decent night's rest? :o). X.Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-85243027837419946052013-02-17T11:43:02.672+00:002013-02-17T11:43:02.672+00:00Thank you! I hope it does too. I've already ha...Thank you! I hope it does too. I've already had to lay down a few boundaries - there are tears but it works in the end. I still think I need to shorten it more though. Can't imagine what it's like with two!Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-3478915424849740522013-02-17T11:41:26.586+00:002013-02-17T11:41:26.586+00:00Have you tried dropping the nap altogether and see...Have you tried dropping the nap altogether and seeing what happens. Little A went through a whole period of not going to bed until late, and in the end we just dropped the nap, and now she goes off very quickly. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-33422113893950919342013-02-17T11:38:42.322+00:002013-02-17T11:38:42.322+00:00My girls are now way past that kind of routine, al...My girls are now way past that kind of routine, although Second Daughter still likes me to come and kiss her goodnight when she is in bed.<br />Perhaps my memory fails me, but I think we had the getting ready for bed-reading-cuddle time routine, and then they both fell asleep!<br />Good luck! ;) xx<br />Funky Wellieshttp://funkywelliesrandomthoughts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-29562424508335117892013-02-17T09:21:01.849+00:002013-02-17T09:21:01.849+00:00No, please don't feel guilty - I really wish L...No, please don't feel guilty - I really wish Little A's routine was a lot simpler and shorter, and I know at some point I will have to scale it down. It's easier with one, but I think she gets away with a little too much - most of it my doing in the name of an easy life! And like you, my patience is very thin at the end of the day! X. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-82340358157309541092013-02-17T09:09:32.094+00:002013-02-17T09:09:32.094+00:00I know it won't - give it another 6 months to ...I know it won't - give it another 6 months to a year, it will be different! Just as well Little A adores books, I'm banking on her reading herself to sleep when she gets older. X.Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-31240270516126741332013-02-17T09:08:23.474+00:002013-02-17T09:08:23.474+00:00Every parent has to do what's right by them - ...Every parent has to do what's right by them - especially when you are managing two or more! Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-6115933356473011692013-02-17T09:04:57.226+00:002013-02-17T09:04:57.226+00:00Thank you Charlie - lovely, supportive comment. We...Thank you Charlie - lovely, supportive comment. We do have a great relationship! :o). Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-13324181669845427602013-02-17T09:02:12.413+00:002013-02-17T09:02:12.413+00:00It most certainly is and needs some drastic pairin...It most certainly is and needs some drastic pairing down. Ha ha ha ha - love that you 'out sourced' CK's bedtime to Paul. CK asked if you could sing Coldplay to him? *sniggers*. Did you know the lyrics? What's wrong with the old 'uns? :o). Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-56042074635645505302013-02-17T08:58:10.953+00:002013-02-17T08:58:10.953+00:00Thank you!I know what you mean though - it can fee...Thank you!I know what you mean though - it can feel like such a chore BUT one day Little A won't need me anymore, and that will be sad. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-51242370419479608092013-02-17T08:54:17.922+00:002013-02-17T08:54:17.922+00:00Yes, she does - but I think most children do it. L...Yes, she does - but I think most children do it. Like you, I can remember staying up as long as I possibly could!I used to sit by the light of the landing and read a book! Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-14178202267250194792013-02-17T08:47:43.755+00:002013-02-17T08:47:43.755+00:00Oh yes! Little A will make a fuss - then I go in, ...Oh yes! Little A will make a fuss - then I go in, turn the light on and she starts smiling too! We've gone way past 9 too - good to know I'm not the only one!Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.com